Question: Dental Implant are they the best option for tooth loss? I know pretty much anything I want to do I know will not be covered under dental insurance because I currently have missing teeth with no current insurance.   Putting cost aside because that can always work itself out what is the best option for missing teeth replacement?

Would getting a bridge or partial be better the implants or are implants better?  I heard bad things about both that why I do not know which is the better choice.

Reply:  Dental insurance will typical cover to some degree dentures, partials and bridges. Dental implants due to cost and that they fall under cosmetic services are generally not a covered benefit.

However, with that said, what is best is really going to be up to you. They make partials and dentures so well now that you can not tell they are not your original teeth. In most cases they would be the lower cost option as dental implants cost rang is so great running anywhere from $1000 to $5000 per tooth.  Some dental offices reduce the cost of implants if you are getting more then one implant the more you get the better the cost but it can be still quite expensive.

If you are only replacing a few teeth then implants may be the best way to go. Reason for this is that partial and bridges can cause damage to the adjacent teeth over time. Where as implants are just like your normal teeth and will not do damage to any adjacent teeth.

I would suggest going to a three or four different dentist and getting a consultation. Many dental office will offer free consultations though they may make you pay for any x-rays taken. Therefore once you have X-rays taken, make sure to take them with you or have the dental office e-mail you copies so you do not have to keep having X-rays at each consultation you have.